Brazil finished top of World Cup Group A after an ultimately comfortable 4-1 win over Cameroon.

The African side gave the host nation cause for concern when Joel Matip's tap-in tied the scores at 1-1 following Neymar's opener.

The Brazil star eased the fears of his compatriots with a second before half-time. Shortly after the interval Fred gave them a two goal advantage.

News of Mexico taking a 3-0 lead against Croatia caused further concern Brazil might be caught on goal difference in their group. Fernandinho's smart finish in the 84th minutes alleviated these fears, however, with Ivan Perisic's consolation goal in Recife rendering them moot.

Read below for player ratings for both teams with a word or two on each individual performance as well.

Cameroon Player Ratings

Player

Half-Time Ratings

Full-Time Ratings

Charles Itandje

5

6

Allan Nyom

6

5

Henri Bedimo

5.5

5.5

Nicolas N'Koulou

5

5

Landry N'Guemo

4

5

Eyong Enoh

5.5

5

Joel Matip

7

6

Stephane Mbia

6

7

Vincent Aboubakar

7

7

Benjamin Moukandjo

5

5

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting

6.5

7

Edgar Salli

N/A

6

Jean Makoun

N/A

5

Pierre Webo

N/A

5.5

B/R UK

Cameroon Half-Time Analysis

Charles Itandje: Left unprotected by his defence more often than he would have liked.

Allan Nyom: Persistence paid off with a great assist for Matip's equaliser.

Henri Bedimo: A good shift but was having a tough time of it when faced one-on-one.

Nicolas N'Koulou: A non-presence for the most part.

Landry N'Guemo: Found it hard to get a foothold in the game.

Eyong Enoh: Competitive but struggled at times to keep up with Brazil.

Joel Matip: His presence in the opposing penalty area caused Brazil problems and he was rewarded with a goal.

Stephane Mbia: Worked hard to contend with the Brazil midfield but was often quickly bypassed.

Vincent Aboubakar: Tried to take the game to Brazil with his driving runs.

Bejamin Moukandjo: Started brightly but was caught dithering in possession for Neymar's opening goal.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting: Full of zest, he gave Cameroon an outlet with his pace and dribbling.

Cameroon Full-Time Analysis

Charles Itandje: Did what he could given the porous nature of his defence at times.

Allan Nyom: Tough going against the skill of the Brazilians.

Henri Bedimo: More comfortable after the interval.

Nicolas N'Koulou: Same as the first-half, very quiet.

Landry N'Guemo: Saw more of the game in the second-half but was minimally effective.

Eyong Enoh: Not much went for him as he tried to keep up with his opponents.

Joel Matip: Was not able to get forward as much but worked hard to keep his opponents out.

Stephane Mbia: Did not shirk from the battle, grafted from start to finish.

Vincent Aboubakar: Some lovely touches in his attempts to create something but could not find a way through.

Bejamin Moukandjo: Little involvement before his substitution early in the second-half.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting: Admirably worked hard to try and instigate something in the final third.

Substitutes

Edgar Salli: Enthusiastic from the moment he was introduced.

Jean Makoun: Saw little action after coming on.

Pierre Webo: The veteran tried to put himself about but the game was all but gone by the time of his arrival.